Best 25 Sad Movies To Have A Good Cry (4 of 5)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

The idea of forgetfulness is tragic in its own way, but this film explores it metaphorically as it follows an estranged couple who decided to erase each other’s memories of one another.

The Color Purple (1985)

A coming-of-age period drama follows Whoopi Goldberg’s character where she provides an incredibly emotional performance embodying abuse survivor Celie.

Terms of Endearment (1983)

In the 80s, there was a ton of tear-jerking plots regardless of the genres. Take Terms of Endearment which is a comedy-drama. The tear-jerking starts when you realize the film follows a young woman that’s diagnosed with cancer, however.

Marriage Story (2019)

The overall story follows a split-up couple fighting over the custody of their young son. For those who were children of divorce, they’re going to have a real tough time going through this film.

And even if you’re not, it’s still really hard to watch.

Sophie’s Choice (1982)

Another 80’s film and it has Meryl Streep in it. It’s bound to be a tearful one. This particular film follows a young Polish woman who is forced to make a morally impossible decision at Auschwitz and then live with the consequences of that decision for the rest of her life.